Realised something abt myself

I'm a "Thumb Sucker".

A "Thumb Sucker", according to John Maxwell's "Be a People Person", tends to pout, are full of self-pity, and try to get people to cater to his/her own desires.

It can be very subtle - probably through a sulky face, the silent treatment, etc.

At first I found it really hard to accept. But like what this bro reminded me, I only hear what I want to hear. So must thank God for helping me see myself for who I really am.

Fact is, people care abt me - but they can't meet my needs all the time. (That was the part I really hate to hear 'cos it implies that I'm looking for people to meet my needs... sounds like a parasite huh?)

But come to think of it, frankly, I realised through my bro's comments that it's not me only who got struggles.

Other people have MUCH more.

And if I got only a few non-critical things on my mind, then how about the other person with 4 or 5 important things on his/her mind?

Then... my moodiness is a choice. I'm responsible for my own responses, my own attitudes, the atmosphere I create with others.

Like what this bro told me:
"We've all got to carry our own burdens. But we can carry our own burdens joyfully."

And, "I don't really care what people think of me. C'mon, I got [all these important things] and besides, I get to serve God..."

Thanks bro, for your frank and sincere feedback. It hurt for a while, but hope this helps me become a better person for Him in the end.

Thanks Jan :)

Jan called me today to see how I am.

*touched*

Thanks dear bro. Really so inspired by your heart and compassion for others, bro.

Aaron's blog

Been reading through Aaron's blog.

Wow, really thank God for His wonderful transforming power in Aaron - when I read his blog, I feel SO amazed, inspired and encouraged by this dear bro's simple, childlike faith, and how his clarity of thought and conviction shows up clearly in his blog.

Really... this brother has been given much by God. Let's pray that he'll be faithful in using the talents and giftings that God has given him. It's so amazing to see what God can do in our lives!

Lord, I pray that Your grace shall be upon this dear bro all his life and may You keep him safe in Your wonderful hands as you mould him through this time in New Zealand. =)

Weizhu's blog

Realised something abt WZ's spirit in his blog - even when he writes abt himself - somehow, it's not inwards-focused but outwards-looking. :)

http://wei.lookingabove.com :)

Wow, really thank God for you, WZ. :) Thanks for leaving a ripple in my life, bro. =)